The labour force participation rate describes the proportion of the overall population of working age (15–64 years) that is available on the labour market, irrespective of whether they currently have a job or are unemployed. People who are not available on the labour market include, for example, sick people, early retirees or people who are enrolled in full-time education. The employment rate describes the proportion of 15 to 64-year-olds who actually have a job.

Sample size: SLFS 1992: 16 921; 2014: 126 000, weighted data

Sources: SFSO, Working population statistics and SLFS: 1991: 2nd quarter, 2014: Figures for entire years